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Assisted dying is not assertion of human freedom, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of York spoke out against assisted dying in the House of Lords on Friday.

R. Kelly's transgender son: 'Reading the Bible will not change how I truly feel inside'

R Kelly's transgender son: 'Reading the bible will not change how i truly feel inside'

Outrage as 6-year-old girl raped at school

Protestors rally after 6-year-old girl raped at school.

Americans most positive about Jews, but not so much about Muslims

Americans most positive about Jews, but not so much about Muslims.

'Duck Dynasty' star Missy Robertson talks 'spiritual warfare' [VIDEO]

'Duck Dynasty' star Missy Robertson talks 'spiritual warfare'

Deepak Chopra offers $1 million to atheists who can explain how a thought is formed [Video]

His first million dollar challenge, issued last month, offered the bounty to "any skeptic who could prove how electrochemical activity in the brain produces the appearance of a three-dimensional world," and was in response to the James Randi Educational Foundation's "One Million Dollar Paranomal Challenge."

Nigeria: Boko Haram have killed over 2,000 civilians so far this year

Nigeria: Boko Haram have killed over 2,000 civilians so far this year.

Plea for North Korean Catholics to be allowed to attend Pope's Mass

Plea for North Korean Catholics to be allowed to attend Pope's Mass.

Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim's family files new lawsuit to annul her marriage

Meriam Ibrahim's family filed another lawsuit against her on Friday in a continued attempt to keep her from leaving Sudan.

What about women who don't want to be bishops?

Not all women like the colour purple. How else will their voice be heard in the Church?

The problem of evil is a bigger problem for atheists than Christians

David Robertson explores why the evil in the world can bring us closer to God rather than pushing us away

Gaza's Catholics in line of fire

Reports from Gaza's small Catholic population indicate that they are "dangerously close" to Israeli missile strikes.

Head of World Evangelical Alliance calls for peace in Ukraine after MH17 plane crash

Following the missile attack on Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, Christians are being called to pray for peace between Russia and Ukraine.

The loom band plague - and four more crazes that are gripping adults and kids alike

Martin Saunders looks at the latest craze which even Kate Middleton seems to be enjoying.

Leaked Trojan Horse report reveals 'aggressive Islamist ethos' in Birmingham schools

A government report into the Trojan Horse controversy in Birmingham will release its findings today, reportedly revealing a "coordinated, deliberate and sustained action to introduce an intolerant and aggressive Islamist ethos".

Are you ready to date again?

Dating might be the last thing on your mind after a breakup or divorce, but Sarah Abell looks at how to tell when you're ready to take the plunge again.